Biologique Recherche Lotion MC 110 N1 Repairing and Plumping Lotion for the Face

Biologique Recherche Lotion MC 110 N1 Repairing and Plumping Lotion for the Face

Review

Does Biologique Recherche Lotion MC 110 N1 Repairing and Plumping Lotion for the Face work?

Biologique Recherche Lotion MC 110 N1 Repairing and Plumping Lotion for the Face is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
80
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
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0.3
0.3
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Water
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Sponge Extract
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Niacinamide
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Propylene Glycol
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Lactic Acid
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Magnesium Chloride
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Juglans Regia (Walnut) Seed Extract
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Arctium Lappa Root Extract
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Salicylic Acid
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Glycerin
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Sodium Benzoate
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Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %80
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Sponge Extract
Est. %6
Function
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Sponge Extract
Niacinamide
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Niacinamide

Also known as vitamin B3, this ingredient is a true superstar with confirmed moisturizing, anti-acne, hyperpigmentation, and antioxidant benefits. Two studies confirm its significant anti-wrinkle efficacy.

Propylene Glycol
Est. %3
Function
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Propylene GlycolA clear, thick, odorless liquid of synthetic origin. Its main function is to stabilize cosmetic products exposed to varying temperatures. It is also a moderately strong humectant with similar properties to glycerin.
Vinegar
Est. %2
Function
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Vinegar
Lactic Acid
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Lactic AcidThe most popular AHA in skincare and less irritating than glycolic acid. It can be naturally found in sour milk. It is a humectant moisturizing, pH stabilizing, and gently exfoliating ingredient, able to soften dry, cracked, and peeling skin.
Magnesium Chloride
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Magnesium ChlorideA chloride salt with a bitter taste and the ability to thicken water-in-oil emulsions.
Juglans Regia (Walnut) Seed Extract
Est. %1
Function
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Juglans Regia (Walnut) Seed Extract
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Arctium Lappa Root ExtractA soothing and antiseborrheic extract derived from the roots of the greater burdock.
Salicylic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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Salicylic AcidThis effective peeling and anti-inflammatory BHA is used as an anti-acne agent and works by breaking down the junctions between dead skin cells. This results in the peeling of dead skin and the unclogging of pores.
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
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Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Sodium Metabisulfite
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium MetabisulfiteA preservative that is especially effective at preventing fungus and mold growth. It is normally combined with a strong bactericidal preservative in order to achieve broad-spectrum protection. Sodium metabisulfite is also used as an antioxidant.
Sodium Bisulfite
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium BisulfiteAn inorganic salt that kills bacteria and protects against oxidation.